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If you’re looking for a quick, twisty story to squeeze in before the end of the year, The Gift by Freida McFadden makes for a dark little holiday detour. Inspired by O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi, this short story takes the familiar tale of sacrifice and love and spins it into something much… Continue reading The Gift by Freida McFadden
If you’re in the mood for a feel-good, small-town romance with all the cozy fall vibes, If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia is a perfect pick. Set from September through December of 1997, this story delivers that nostalgic pre-digital charm—think handwritten notes, cassette tapes, and conversations that happen face-to-face instead of through a… Continue reading If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
Awake by Jen Hatmaker is a raw, brutally honest, and surprisingly funny memoir that lays everything bare—from betrayal and heartbreak to resilience and rediscovery. Hatmaker begins with the night her life shattered: waking up to her husband of twenty-six years whispering to another woman from their shared bed. What follows is the unraveling of not… Continue reading Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker
Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan is a hysterical, absurd, and delightfully cozy horror novel that delivers exactly what its cover promises—a funny, quirky take on the undead—while also sneaking in some surprisingly heartfelt and heavy moments. Set in 1999 Southeast Texas, the story follows the Evans women, a multigenerational family who run the town’s… Continue reading Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan
Tananarive Due’s The Reformatory is a haunting, unforgettable blend of historical fiction and supernatural horror, set in 1950s Jim Crow Florida. Inspired by the real-life horrors of the infamous Dozier School for Boys, Due gives voice to the countless children whose stories were silenced—and she does so with masterful, devastating precision. The novel follows twelve-year-old… Continue reading The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal brings all of Meghan Quinn’s signature humor, hijinks, and heart to the second installment of her How My Neighbor Stole Christmas series. This time, the chaos centers on Atlas “Max” Maxheimer, who’s barely holding his family’s Christmas tree farm together when he’s literally knocked off his feet—by a bottle of… Continue reading Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn
Peggy and Drew, both aspiring writers, make the unusual choice to move onto an isolated canal boat with their fourteen-year-old son, Samson. Peggy is the glue holding their fragile little family together, even as Samson is relentlessly bullied for his appearance and their family’s lack of money. When Peggy’s writing begins to find success, Drew’s… Continue reading Adrift by Will Dean
Honeymoon Phase, the third installment in Amy Daws’ Mountain Men Matchmaker series, is hands-down my favorite of the series so far. This book delivers everything you want from a friends-to-lovers romance—slow-burn tension, heartfelt moments, and a chemistry that sneaks up and hits you right in the feels. The story follows Luke and Addison “Roe” Monroe,… Continue reading Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws
“The dead don’t rest when justice hasn’t been served.” Meghan, Brecia, and Skye share only one tragic connection—they were all murdered by the same man. James Carson appears online as the perfect date: charming, handsome, and trustworthy. But behind the fake names and curated dating profiles lies a serial killer. He’s already gotten away with… Continue reading Ask For Andrea by Noelle Ihli
Ali Hazelwood has done it again! Mate, the highly anticipated companion to Bride, delivers another addictive blend of paranormal romance, action, and sizzling chemistry—and I was hooked from page one. The story follows Serena Paris, the world’s first Human-Were hybrid who’s caught between rival factions of Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. Her existence was supposed to… Continue reading Mate by Ali Hazelwood